Karin A. Pacheco, MD, MSPH Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Karin A. Pacheco, MD, is an allergist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Pacheco is in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences 5280 Top Doctors 2021 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars 152 Patient Ratings 61 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Beryllium Program Department of Medicine Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Specialties & Conditions Beryllium Sensitization Metal & Cement Allergies Occupational Allergic Disease Occupational Asthma Occupational Related Lung Disease Research Areas Environmental and Occupational Diseases Special Interests Clinical Interests Occupational asthma and allergies. Challenge Chamber for diagnosis of Occupational Asthma. Dr. Pacheco specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of occupational asthma and allergic disease. She performs specific occupational allergen challenges to help diagnose occupational asthma as well as specific skin and patch testing to occupational allergens. Research Interests Genetic and environmental risk factors for asthma and allergy to laboratory animals in exposed research scientists and technicians. See More View Curriculum Vitale Education Education 1998 - 2001 University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, MSPH, Preventive Med & Biometrics, Honors Thesis 1983 New York University School of Medicine, MD, with Honors 1976 - 1978 New York University, Premedical Studies 1973 Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, PA), BA, Economics & French Literature 1971 - 1972 L'Académie (Paris), Junior Year Abroad Residency 1998 - 2001 National Jewish Health / University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Residency, Occupational Medicine 1983 - 1986 University of Colorado Denver, Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine Fellowship 1990 - 1994 National Jewish Health / University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Fellowship, Allergy and Immunology Awards & Recognition 2014: Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. 1991-1992: Della McShane Fellowship in Medicine (Allergy) 1990-1991: Liz Claiborne, Inc. Fellowship in Immunology NYU MD with honors in microbiology First Prize for Student Research Bertran Gesner Memorial Prize for excellence in research in immunology Board Certification Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Allergy and Immunology American Conjoint Board of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Occupational Medicine American Board of Preventive Medicine Professional Memberships Fellow, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Environmental and Occupational Respiratory Disease Section American Thoracic Society, Environmental/Occupational Health Section American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Publications Pacheco K, Maier L, Silveira L, Goelz K, Noteware K, Luna B, and C Rose. Association of CD14 alleles with chest symptoms and lung function in laboratory animal researchers. (manuscript in preparation) Pacheco K, Maier L, Silveira L, Goelz K, Noteware K, Luna B, Murphy J, Dubois R, and C Rose. Association of TLR4 alleles with symptoms and sensitization to laboratory animals. (manuscript in revision) Pacheco K, McCammon C, Liu AH, Thorne PS, O’Neill M, Martyny J, Newman L, and Rose CS. Characterization of endotoxin and mouse allergen exposures in mouse facilities and research laboratories. Ann Occup Hyg 2006; 50 (6): 563-572. epub April 2006. Pacheco KA, McCammon C, Liu AH, Thorne PS, O’Neill ME, Martyny J, Newman LS, Hamman RF, and Rose CS. Airborne endotoxin predicts symptoms in nonsensitized technicians and research scientists exposed to laboratory mice. Am J Resp Crit Care Med 2003; 167: 983-990. Pacheco K, Tarkowski M, Negri J, Sterritt C, Rosenwasser L, and Borish L. The influence of diesel exhaust particles on mononuclear phagocytic cell-derived cytokines: IL-10, TGF-b and IL-1b. Clin Exp Immunol. 2001 Dec; 126(3): 374-83. Academic Affiliations Assistant Professor, Preventive Medicine and Allergy/Immunology, University of Colorado Denver Teaching & Professional Positions “Bioaerosols in Occupational Medicine,” A Problem-Based Learning Course “History of Occupational Medicine” in Introduction to Occupational and Environmental Health Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654Fax: 303.398.1452 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Provider showed concern 4.6 Friendliness 4.7 Spoke using clear language 4.8 Provider explained things clearly 4.7 Amount of time spent with you 4.7 Provider included you in decisions 4.7 Confidence in your doctor 4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.7 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Have no complaints or problems with Dr. Pacheco. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 She's the best of the best. I wouldn't want to see anyone else for my [condition]. She's intelligent, and compassionate. Easy to discuss my allergy problem with her and she takes the time to really listen and to seek accurate information and provide answers National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 *Karin Pacheco is a rock star. She was very firm and very intelligent. She didn't talk down to me and was very thorough. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Extremely positive experience. Felt very hopeful that the problems could be identified and resolved. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I only have good stay. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr. Pacheko was awesome. She is very knowledgable and thorough. Plus, she takes the time to listen to the patient and explain in detail the results. She is doing important work for any perspective implant patient who is concerned about metal allergies. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Dr. Karin Pacheco is the best Doctor I've ever been associated with. I've been seeing her for more than 25 yrs. She cares about me and my health. I have only Great things to say about her. Thank you. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Pacheco is a pleasure to work with very personable. Most helpful and (GREAT) listener. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 have no comment everything was good National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr. Pacheco asked numerous questions to get to know me and my situation. She was very professional, empathetic and extremely knowledgeable. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Dr Pacheco is very knowledgable in her field. show more National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 *Dr. Pacheco was delightful and very caring. I felt like she was very friendly & concerned. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 *Dr. Pacheco was very thorough in his examination of my case & concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 I couldn't believe how caring Dr. Pacheco was. She was so intense into my whole being, not just about the medical issue I was seeing her, but talked to me like a friend wanting to get to know who I was. If she could be my primary care doctor, I would be there.. I sing praises to her, she was wonderful. Thank You National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 *Dr. Karin Pacheco was very informative and she really took the time to assess me and give me some hope. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 *Dr. Pacheco is very deliberate, thorough, conscientious, and truly concerned. Wants to know that I'm doing well and took keep doing what you are doing, which is good! National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 *Dr. Pacheco was gracious and caring - she spent plenty of time with me and carefully explained everything. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 I thought Dr. Pacheco was exceptionally thorough and took her time with me. I appreciated that. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Dr. Pacheco was very professional, yet friendly and interesting.. She answered all my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Good experience. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Good - *Dr. Pacheco is top of her field! Very good at her profession! National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 I couldn't believe the care and concern that Dr. Karin Pacheco showed me. I don't know that I've ever been treated with that respect from a doctor. It made me so happy that she listened to my needs. I am grateful and put full trust in her decisions. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 Dr. Pacheco is an excellent physician National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 I felt that I was finally being listened to and that my problem was going to get resolved finally. so I would no longer be in pain National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2021 Dr was incredible. Very good listener. Good at detail. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 *Dr. Pacheco was a very good provider. She was very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns and explained medical procedures very well! National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 Extreme care and concern were provided in all aspects. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2020 dr pacheco always asks about my concerns and is a great doctor National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 I love her. She is the best. I wish she was in [PHI]. she is defiantly worth my time and money [PHI]. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Very good. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr. Pacheco is very good and understanding, she is awesome! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Dr Pacheco is amazing. she listens and cares. I wish she could be my pcp doc too. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 *Dr. Pacheco was incredibly thorough & listened to all my concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 She goes over and above. This is why I came from [PHI]. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 The Dr spent ample time with me. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 Excellent National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 *Dr. Pacheco is great. Takes time, listens, probes, etc. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 I travel from [PHI] so I could keep Dr. Pacheco as my Dr. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2020 I felt after my long wait I was a burden and rushed through my apt National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 exceeded expectations on all levels National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 *Dr. Karin Pacheco was amazing!!! National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 The doctor was outstanding and I enjoyed her very much National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 I really enjoyed my visit. The doctor was very compassionate and knowledgeable. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 *Dr. Pacheco was wonderful, still is. She & her team still connect w. us when needed. Very thankful for her & her team. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 *Dr. Pachehco was very thorough in explaining possible allergic reactions some individuals may experience with the cement used with limb replacements. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 I thoroughly enjoyed my appointments with Dr. Pacheco. She is a very personable, professional and competent doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 She is an amazing doctor! You feel like that she is your friend. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 The doctor asked the right questions to fill in on information I did not make clear at first National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 *Dr. Pacheco was the best. She spent time with me discussing my overall health & well-being & showed genuine concern. She discussed the [diagnostic] testing with me & explained the results. I appreciate everything. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2020 Dr. Pacheco and her staff were well informed, patient and helpful. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 I was very pleased with care provider! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Karen has always been very concerned with my state of health. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Good experience National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2020 *Karin Pacheco very professional and knowledgeable - National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2020 good National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2020 She spend almost 3 hours for this interview - very thorough. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2020 Outstanding physician!! National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2019 Dr. Pacheco is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. She helped me resolve my fears about my [treatment]. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2019 very good experience. Impressed by Providers expertise and knowledge.I think I was taken care by the very best in the field.Hats off. Thank you Dr. Pacheco. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2019 The visit was intended as a second opinion. [PHI] Visit only served to cast doubt without providing anything useful I could have confidence in. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2019 I think she is a very good doctor. She takes the time to make you understand everything.